Facilities Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled, proactive Facilities Maintenance Technician in our Lorton, Virginia office. The ideal candidate will have strong construction management capabilities to oversee our property operations and capital improvement projects. In this role, you will maintain core facility infrastructure while leading minor construction, renovation, and tenant build-out projects. The ideal candidate can seamlessly transition from hands-on system troubleshooting to analyzing blueprint schematics and managing external construction contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor & Trade Supervision: Coordinate, schedule, and supervise general contractors, structural engineers, and specialized trade vendors during construction phases.
- System Operations: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Preventative Maintenance: Execute regularly scheduled inspections and protocols to maximize equipment lifespans.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all maintenance and construction activities strictly comply with local building codes, OSHA standards, and County Permit guidelines.
- Digital Logging: Document project milestones, daily logs, and routine work orders utilizing our facility management software.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial building maintenance.
- Software Literacy. Familiar with Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, Acrobat. Knowledge with MRI Angus or Workspeed is helpful.
- Physical Capability: Ability to safely navigate active construction zones, lift up to 50 pounds, and climb ladders.
- Education: EPA 608, NATE Certifications, OSHA 10, 30, and MEWP are helpful, but not required in advance.
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Shift: [e.g., Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM].
- On-Call: Rotating on-call availability required for weekend and overnight emergencies.
- Use of personal vehicle is required. Travel to client sites within the Northern Virginia/ DC Metro Area. Must carry vehicle insurance at all times.
- Pay Range: $23 - $32/hr based upon experience and existing certifications.
- Benefits: Includes PTO, 8 paid holidays, 100% paid dental for employee only, 80% paid health insurance for employee only on specific plans (family plans available), Short-Term Disability, Virginia State IRA Plan (RetirePath), Vehicle and Cell Phone reimbursement.